Florida State Games 14U/15U Day One Recap

Isaiah Myles RHP / SS / Alonso, FL / 2022

5-foot-7, 140-pound athletically built prospect, got the start on the mound for Midland Swarm. Showed some polish on the mound, changes tempo and timing of delivery effectively. Arm plays athletically out of a ¾ slot. Fastball sat 77-79, touched 80 mph, flashed armside run. Curveball, 11/5 shape, depth to it, 71-73. Stays around the zone, challenges hitters.

Ty Townsend 3B / N/A, FL / 2023

5-foot-10, 180-pound right-handed hitting infielder, stands out physically from rest of team, strength throughout frame. Power hitter with pull-side tendency, looks to elevate and do damage with each swing,

Jesuel Fernandez 3B / 1B / Lake Gibson , FL / 2024

Physically advanced for a 2024, stands 5-foot-10, 150-pounds, broad shoulders, athletic build, projectable frame. Offensively, drives the ball from gap-to-gap, will be a prospect to follow in the future given advanced frame and ability to swing it.

Alex Philpott RHP / OF / Bloomingdale, FL / 2023

6-foot-3, 150-pound right-handed pitcher and outfielder, long, lanky frame, athletic build, projectable. Offensively, hits in the leadoff position and sets the tone for the rest of the lineup. Looks to drive the ball from gap-to-gap.

Bobby Rossi C / OF / Bloomingdale, FL / 2023

Jason LePage LHP / Lemon Bay, FL / 2022

Jackson Beatty LHP / OF / Mountain Brook, AL / 2023

Beatty came in to relieve LePage and picked up where LePage left off. Beatty is a right handed pitcher whose fastball lived in the 78-80mph range with ease. He also flashed a breaking ball in the 64-65mph range.

Matt Kautz C / Jensen Beach, FL / 2022

Kautz caught our attention immediately with his feel behind the plate. Kautz showed soft hands and athleticism behind the plate. He also showed the ability to control the running game, throwing out two runners trying to advance and flashing a 2.1 pop time in between innings. Offensively, Kautz showed some quick twitch. He hit cleanup in the talented Cannons lineup and showed why by barreling a single past the third baseman.

Roger Vergera SS / St. Thomas Aquinas, FL / 2022

Vergera showed plus defensive actions at shortstop, ranging up the middle and making slow roller plays with ease. He showed all the defensive tools to stick at shortstop. Offensively, he hit third in the Cannons lineup and while he didn’t have the best game at plate, Vergera showed a smooth, easy left handed swing that will be conducive to power as he matures.

Gunnett Carlson C / OF / Berkeley Prep, FL / 2022

5-foot-11, 195-pound left-handed hitting catcher, strong build. Stood out offensively, in  very first at-bat of the day, drove a ball into the left center gap for an easy extra base hit. Showed a good eye at the plate, drawing multiple walks. Advanced approach at the plate for his age, does  not get cheated or chase often.

Tanner Darley C / 3B / Sarasota, FL / 2022

6-foot, 180-pound, athletically-built catcher. Stood out defensively, athletic receiver behind the plate, gets out the crouch quickly, arm has a traditional arm catcher’s action, short, over-the-top, accurate on throws. Follow defensive catcher.

Ryan Gargett C / 3B / Inspiration Academy, FL / 2022

6-foot, 190-pound right-handed pitcher, average size, strength throughout frame. Works from a lower ¾ slot,  short arm action, repeats consistently. Worked on-line, lands square, finishes crossing over. Fastball sat 79-81 with run. Sweeping breaking ball that flashed late movement at 72-73.

Zach Marsh OF / 1B / Riverview, FL / 2022

6-foot, 155-pound left-handed pitcher, lean, lanky frame, athletic build. Tall and fall delivery from a ¾ slot, easy effort throughout, works on-line, lands square, finishes crossing over. Fastball played at 77-79 with run, mixed in a 1/7 breaking ball that flashed late bite at 69 mph.

Ethan Phillips RHP / Calvary Christian, FL / 2022

6-foot, 150-pound right-handed pitcher, long, lanky frame, strength in lower half. Worked with a clean arm action out of a high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 77-79, with more in the tank. Projectable on the mound.

Brandon Barriera LHP / 1B / Westminster Academy, FL / 2022

6-foot, 155-pound left-hander and top player in the state for 2022. Fastball got up as high as 89 mph in the first inning before settling in at 85-87 in an early morning slot. Struggled some for command, but was overpowering throughout the short stint. Slider worked back-leg to right-handed hitters at 72-74, and was inconsistent albeit not needed very often. Loose, quick arm with elite strength and quickness with a wiry, long-limbed frame that will add significant strength in the future.

Brice Montiel OF / 2B / Cardinal Gibbons, FL / 2022

Athletic, 5-foot-10, 155-pound frame with some defined strength, especially in the lower-half. Runs down hill, and grazed centerfield with grace including impressive closing speed. Also possesses a strong arm. Leadoff hitter who dropped down a drag bunt going 4.1 down the line. Constant threat on the basepaths.

Evan Dobias RHP / OF / American Heritage Plantation, FL / 2022

Virginia recruit. 6-foot, 160-pound right-hander with a proportionally-athletic frame. Controlled arm stroke with quickness out front that produced fastballs sitting 85-87. Exhibited control to both sides of the plate with the fastball which featured some late arm side life at times. Slider is an above average pitch at a firm, 76-78, and he showcases the ability to manipulate its shape. Polished overall feel with more velocity likely on the way.

Andres Natera SS / SS / Cypress Bay, FL / 2022

5-foot-8, 143-pound frame that is far from mature, but provides for lateral quickness from the shortstop position. Plays shortstop with confidence that is far advanced for his age. Twitchy glove-work, and a quick, strong arm that is accurate and used from all angles. Quiet at the plate from the right side and tracks pitches well. Current ability to spray line drives to all fields that should increase with more strength in the future. 

Erik Blair LHP / OF / Westminster, FL / 2022

Paul Brock OF / RHP / East Lake, FL / 2022

6-foot, 170-pound, right-handed pitcher, athletic build. Long arm action, shows on the back-side with a stab, ¾ arm slot. Works on-line, lands square, finishes upright. Fastball sat 79-80, touches 81. Curveball, 11/5 shape, played at 62 mph. Changeup at 71.

Gunnar Alexander SS / 2B / Calvary Christian , FL / 2022

5-foot-9, 145-pound shortstop, athletic frame, flashed quick twitch athleticism. Stood out defensively for Top Tier, showed soft hands, smooth actions, short arm action from multiple slots, accurate on throws. Follow defensive middle infielder.

Aidan Kelley RHP / OF / George Jenkins , FL / 2023

Kelley got the nod on the mound and came out strong in the first inning, sitting 80-82 with relative ease. Kelley has a large, physical frame with room for some athleticism. Kelley struggled with his command which led to some high stress pitches, but there was a lot to like. With a little more seasoning, Kelley could become a high level pitcher.

Stone Russell SS / 2B / IMG Academy, FL / 2023

6-foot, 175-pound infielder with plenty of room to fill out considerably with strength. Solid hands on the infield where he played shortstop, and has the look of a future middle-of-the-order third baseman. The right-handed hitter had consistently-hard contact with a level path through the zone. Has a chance to make a big jump in power as he adds strength, especially to the lower-half. Also hopped on the mound for the save in a 1-0 game, pounding the bottom of the zone at 81-83, touching 84 mph, and mixing in a changeup at 74 mph. The frame projects very well, and the feel for the barrel is advanced for his age.

Jared Davis SS / RHP / Freedom High School , FL / 2022

5-foot-10, 160-pound middle infielder, right-handed hitter, exhibits athleticism throughout game. Balanced setup, short stride, remains balanced. Advanced foot speed on the basepaths. Routinely stole second base, challenged the pitcher and infielders. Line drive type hitter, looks to put the ball in play and use speed to cause damage.